OXFORD, Miss. – Like many entering freshmen and first-time students, Jazmine Herbert experienced a few challenges adjusting to campus life at the University of Mississippi. “I was having a difficult time with time management and putting aside time to review my class materials,” said Herbert, a junior psychology major with a minor in education. “MyRead the story …
First-Year Students Offered Support Needed to Succeed
UM Student Success Coaching provides tutoring, mentoring and more
November 19, 2019 by
Students Prep for Careers through Summer Internships
UM Internship Experience Program introduces students to alumni in Atlanta, D.C. and New York
November 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This past summer, 15 University of Mississippi students gained valuable career experience through some unique learning opportunities as they tapped into the Ole Miss alumni network in major cities around the country. Because of these connections, some of these students headed off to pitch meetings with UM alumni in New York, networkingRead the story …
From Higher Education, Success Stems
Major gift honors faculty, supports excellence in STEM instruction
November 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi graduate’s major gift will honor two of his favorite professors while also supporting instruction in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. With a gift of $1.5 million, Dr. Rhett Atkinson and his wife, Elaine, established the Doctors Andrew Stefani and Eldon Miller Memorial Chair for STEMRead the story …
More than a Dance Competition
CASA Encore brings sororities together for a dance-off benefitting abused and neglected children
November 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though the name has changed this year, a long-running sorority dance-off event to benefit abused and neglected children returns this month to the University of Mississippi. For nearly 20 years, Theta Encore was the philanthropy event for the since-disbanded Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. This year, the UM College Panhellenic and CASA ofRead the story …
UM Named Among Military Times’ Best Colleges for Veterans
Ole Miss lauded nationally for efforts to welcome, support former military personnel
November 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s efforts to support its thriving community of military veteran students has led to the university being ranked among the nation’s best places for vets to pursue a degree. UM is the No. 53-ranked public university in the Military Times “Best for Vets: Top Colleges 2020.” It’s also one of onlyRead the story …
Knight Gate Honors Rebel Legend
Couple's gift supports Ole Miss athletics, pays tribute to 'Chucky'
November 9, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent $250,000 gift to the University of Mississippi has given Amy and Alex Knight, of Germantown, Tennessee, a lasting family tribute while honoring a beloved fallen Rebel. The Knights’ name adorns Gate 38 of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, representing in perpetuity the family’s desire to help improve athletics facilities and help recruit student-athletesRead the story …
Ole Miss Women’s Council Welcomes Freshman Scholars
Fourteen incoming students provided with scholarships, mentoring and networking opportunities
November 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy has welcomed an outstanding group of young students to campus as its 2019-20 freshman class scholars at the University of Mississippi. This year’s incoming scholars are: Bradley Brantley, Mary Patton Murphy and Casiah Watson, all of Jackson; Ansley Brown, of Johns Creek, Georgia; Gray Duperier,Read the story …
Ole Miss Pharmacy Surpasses $1 Million in Private Support
2018-19 fiscal year marked the fifth time since 1982 that school hit seven figures in committed gifts
November 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy accomplished an ambitious goal during the 2018-19 fiscal year as it surpassed $1 million in private support. Supporters contributed $1.1 million in gifts and commitments, marking the fifth time since 1982 the school moved past the seven-figure benchmark. “This milestone is a testament to theRead the story …
UM Library Launches ‘eGrove’ Digital Archive
Extensive new resource provides easy search to vast network of collections
November 5, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s J.D. Williams Library has launched “eGrove,” an expansive new digital archive that consolidates and houses the university’s collection of yearbooks, theses, dissertations and other digital media in an easily searchable location. The new platform is the university’s first-ever institutional repository, a central place to find a wide arrayRead the story …
Giving Students a Place to Thrive
Pittman gift sparks George Hall renovation
November 2, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every time Renvy Pittman travels to the University of Mississippi, she makes a point to visit her favorite students: entering freshmen selected to participate in the Grove Scholars program. In 2014, support from Pittman, a Los Angeles resident and UM alumna, provided scholarships and programming to 12 students interested in pursuing degreesRead the story …